TVXQ (U-Know Yunho and Choikang Changmin) will be performing live with Japanese girl group AKB48.

According to Japanese media on the 12th, TVXQ and AKB48 will be performing in the opening event concert of ‘NICOFARRE’, a new generation live house that opens on the 18th.

The concert that TVXQ and AKB48 will apear in will be aired free of charge through the online video site ‘Nico Nico Story’.

LED monitors will be installed in various locations of the live house to provide videos of various natural sceneries and images of outer space during the performances.

A representative stated, “This kind of setup is to create a method of communication between the performers, the audience and the online viewers,” and added to the anticipation that is mounting for the venue.

TVXQ are planning to release their new single ‘Superstar’ on the 22nd.

TVXQ appeared on Asahi TV’s ‘Music Station’ for the first time in half a year.

With their new single ‘Superstar’ set to release on the 20th, TVXQ performed the song ‘Superstar’ on the episode of ‘Music Station’ which will air on the 22nd. This was their first appearance on the show in six month since their performance of ‘Why(Keep Your Head Down)’, a song that was released in January.TVXQ will be appearing in the popular tv show ‘HEYx3′ on the 18th and will also be on NHK’s ‘Music Japan’ on the 24th. Releasing a new single for the first time in a while, TVXQ will be participating in a variety of activities in Japan.

As this is their first single in half a year, TVXQ hope to set a new record in album sales. As they have proved their everlasting popularity in Japan by being appointed as CF models for a large Japanese corporation, many are curious to see if TVXQ will set a new record with their new single.

On the other hand, TVXQ flew to Japan on the 12th for KBS 2TV’s ‘K-Pop Festival-Music Bank’ at Tokyo Dome on the 13th.

“K-POP FESTIVAL －MUSIC BANK in TOKYO” was held at the Tokyo Dome on the 13th this month. There were 15 groups of Korean artistes that performed at this concert, including TVXQ, Kara, Girls Generation, attracting a total of 45000 fans. This concert was organised by KBS’s “Music Bank” programme in Japan.

15 artiste groups, including popular artistes like TVXQ, Kara, 2pm and Beast rocked the stage during the 3 hour concert. The atmosphere was pushed to the climax when TVXQ took the finale stage. They performed 3 songs, including “Rising Sun”. Yunho could not hide his happiness for being able to perform on Tokyo Dome once again since 2 years ago. He shouted, “ It’s been a long time, Tokyo Dome! I’m really happy to be able to meet everyone here with the other artistes!”, causing the atmosphere to reach the climax.

The concert will be broadcasted in 2D on 25 August, 6pm through “Skyper”, and in 3D on 28 August, 1pm. For more details, please visit http://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/. This concert will also be broadcasted in Korea via KBS on July 22nd at 6:05pm.

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